Hello! Welcome to the inner workings of my brain. Here you'll find my thoughts, opinions, comments and so much more. Quick background about myself- My name is Vianka Hiciano, also known as Vi. I am 27 years old and I am a wife, mom, singer, baseball enthusiast, traveler, and mediocre cook.  

 I am a URI alumni and graduated in 2020 as a double major in Communication Studies + Human Development and Family Science. I work in Undergraduate Admissions at URI. I have worked there for 3 years and love every second of it. I recruit for the Talent Development program; who I am eternally grateful to because through that program I became who I am today. URI opened my eyes to discover my passions for helping students work towards their goals. 

I have an almost 2 year old, Jasmine who is the light of my life. She has healed parts of me that I didn't even realize needed it. My husband, Reynaldo and I try to fill her life with as much adventure, fun and love possible. Breaking generational curses and trauma one day at a time. 

As a proud Latina, and daughter of immigrants, I carry the Dominican Republic wherever I go. The vibrant colors, joy and pride of my country is in every step that I take. In my free time I love to travel and follow my favorite baseball team the New York Yankees. My goal is to go to all 30 MLB stadiums before I turn 30. I have gone to 17 so far and have three years to do the remaining 13. 

I came to RIC to complete my master's degree because I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. I dedicated my undergraduate degree to my parents- who traveled to this country to give my brothers and I the best life we could and pushed me to reach for the stars. My master's degree is dedicated to myself and my daughter, less than 6% of Latina's have a masters degree and I will be one of them. 

Thats all for now. Stay tuned for whats to come! 

Yours, 

Vi